The following is based on a speech delivered at the launching of Labor for a Republic in Sydney last night. Let me begin my address this evening with a seemingly obvious point – there is nothing inevitable…

Professor Gareth Evans believes the political wounds from the actions of Sir John Kerr are yet to heal completely.
AAP/Lukas CochFebruary 22 2013

Nicola Roxon, sworn in last week as the first law officer of the Australian Crown, reportedly plans to reignite the debate on Australia becoming a republic. Former prime minister, Paul Keating has also…

If the republic is going to be put back on the political agenda in 2012, more will need to step up and talk more about the issue publicly.
Flickr/GregTheBuskerDecember 18 2011

The new Attorney-General, Nicola Roxon, has made her intention clear to reignite the debate on Australia becoming a republic. On taking up the new position, she took the opportunity to stake out her position…

First Minister Alex Salmond has promised to hold a referendum on Scottish independence.
AAPMay 9 2011

Australian republicans should watch the Scots. In the Scottish Parliamentary election held on 5 May, the Scottish National Party (SNP) secured an overall majority. Formerly in minority government in Scotland…